ITALIAN FASCIST-ERA GIMKANA TROPHY

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336. ITALIAN FASCIST-ERA GIMKANA TROPHY | Italian Fascist-era presentation trophy, dated A-XIV (1935?36) according to the Fascist Era calendar. Tall modernist construction with ribbed metal column, marble accents, prominent fasces device, eagle finial and large silvered bowl. Brass presentation plaque reads ?I? GIMKANA CASUMARO A-XIV,? identifying it as a first-prize trophy from a gymkhana competition at Casumaro, Italy. From the Italian collection of Steno Tonelli. | 15.5" h. | (Excellent Condition) | $500 - $800

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(Excellent Condition)